🦞OpenClaw Guide
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Get Started with OpenClaw

Choose your setup path and have your AI assistant running in minutes. No coding required.

Choose Your Setup Path

🌊Easiest

DigitalOcean 1-Click

⏱ 5 minutes

Deploy instantly with our official Marketplace image. Pre-configured, security-hardened, production-ready.

  • ✓No manual setup required
  • ✓Always on, 24/7 availability
  • ✓Auto-updates & security patches

💰 $6/month (+ get $200 free credit)

💻DIY

Install on Your Computer

⏱ 30 minutes

Run OpenClaw on your Mac or Windows PC. Perfect if you want to keep everything local.

  • ✓Free — no server costs
  • ✓Your data stays on your computer
  • ✓Works with iMessage on Mac

💰 Free (just AI API costs ~$5-20/mo)

☁️Advanced

Self-Host on VPS

⏱ 45 minutes

Full control on your own server. For those who want to customize everything.

  • ✓Works with any VPS provider
  • ✓Complete control over config
  • ✓24/7 availability

💰 $5-20/month for server

Not sure which to choose?

Try our interactive setup wizard →

What You Need

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A computer

Mac, Windows, or Linux — or a cloud server

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A messaging app

Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, or iMessage

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An AI API key

From Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI, or Google

🔑 Getting an API Key

We recommend Anthropic (Claude) for the best experience. Sign up at anthropic.com, add billing ($5 minimum), and create an API key.

Anthropic Console →OpenAI PlatformGoogle AI Studio

See It In Action

Watch a quick walkthrough of setting up OpenClaw

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Video tutorial coming soon

For now, check out the step-by-step guide

Need Help?

Stuck on something? We've got you covered.